tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2035549516914971363.post610844228905906256..comments2024-02-05T00:53:54.690-08:00Comments on Ready in 5 (weeks): GlutesReady in 5 Weekshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00914521013407550834noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2035549516914971363.post-81691853833234070692012-04-15T18:32:48.361-07:002012-04-15T18:32:48.361-07:00Hi Charlotte- Let me know how it works! The dosage...Hi Charlotte- Let me know how it works! The dosages in Charles Poliquins site are probably higher than others and I would go with his. Actually- Form is more important than weight, so do them correctly and low, then slowly add the weight. Roy actually just backed mine down because I was not performing them correctly (I think I am in need of some rest...) Squats are for the quads, but they hit the glutes too, and if you have powerful glutes they really hit them. I would do a range of 8 to 10. try 4 sets.<br /><br />Don't try weight heavier than you are comfortable with, slowly add it. Make sure you really feel the muscle working!Ready in 5 Weekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914521013407550834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2035549516914971363.post-54209050581136761352012-04-15T17:45:12.359-07:002012-04-15T17:45:12.359-07:00Thanks, Kristy! I had never even heard of DIM befo...Thanks, Kristy! I had never even heard of DIM before! Sounds like I'm a perfect candidate to try it. And I will take your advice on the low heavy squats. I am kind of a cupcake when it comes to heavy squats, I never seem to be able to go very low. I might have to start out with something lighter, maybe 60-70lbs? Then I'd be able to go lower. Is there a rep range or number of sets that work better when training glutes? Thanks SOOOO much for always being so helpful and answering questions and replying to comments. You are very kind :)Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215179500068016932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2035549516914971363.post-63816744833274431462012-04-15T09:21:09.923-07:002012-04-15T09:21:09.923-07:00Hi April! Thank you, but you know, over the last c...Hi April! Thank you, but you know, over the last couple years, my butt has grown, I have been working on it quite a bit, so it may not have been like this when you were here, of course, I typically wear clothing at work, so you wouldn't have seen so much of it either!<br /><br />Have fun, and you can do it, just take baby steps!Ready in 5 Weekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914521013407550834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2035549516914971363.post-46693935197287718672012-04-15T09:07:36.400-07:002012-04-15T09:07:36.400-07:00You look great. In all these years I never notice ...You look great. In all these years I never notice you had a butt until now. lol<br /><br />Thanks for the links. My butt area, back and arms are an area I really want to work on. I dropped most the weight but need to start getting serious about toning up again. Not only for my health but to help with my strength. I have notice this year I have had way too many muscle injuries. This is a great start.April Harringtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06448992800510334880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2035549516914971363.post-19359915139080876812012-04-15T08:38:03.751-07:002012-04-15T08:38:03.751-07:00Charlotte, My trainer, who is certified as a BioSi...Charlotte, My trainer, who is certified as a BioSignature Practitioner, suggests that many women have this due to "environmental estrogens". I did a supplementation program of DIM and Calcium D-Glucarate last year which seemed to help this area for me. (these supplements are available on Charles Poliquin website.<br /><br />You gotta reduce the fat in the glute area and replace it with hard muscle. It means heavy, low squats!<br /><br />Squats and the Glute Ham Raise have been my friend, I do them religiously and I walk at the highest level on my treadmill, not holding on, or I walk on the stairmill too.<br /><br />Here are a couple interesting links<br /><br />http://www.charlespoliquin.com/Blog/tabid/130/EntryId/86/The-Most-Common-Asked-Question.aspx<br /><br />http://www.naturalnews.com/027729_estrogen_plastics.htmlReady in 5 Weekshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00914521013407550834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2035549516914971363.post-44170196596976223912012-04-15T06:36:50.801-07:002012-04-15T06:36:50.801-07:00I have smileys or saggy cheeks or whatever you wan...I have smileys or saggy cheeks or whatever you want to call them. I am 37. Sometimes it seems as though it will never change. Because I train so hard all the time, do all the exercises that supposedly create what I want, yet, I still sag. Is there any hope for me???? And yes, you have a GREAT butt. I have hips. Even when I was a rail thin teenager, I had hips. Always wished I was one of those straight up and down girls. But my husband is always trying to convince me that the hourglass curves are more appealing. He would think I was the lucky one. Wish I could be more accepting of my shape.Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03215179500068016932noreply@blogger.com